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Maynard grapples to runner-up finish at Bluegrass State Games
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Kennedy Maynard battled her way to a runner-up finish at the Bluegrass State Games wrestling competition July 11 at Lafayette High School in Lexington. Maynard competed in the 14U girls 140-141-pound division, where she continued to make her mark in girls wrestling while representing Martin County against competition…
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Combat Queens place fourth at Bootleggers Duals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GATLINBURG — Four area wrestlers helped the Kentucky Combat Queens finish fourth in both the high school and 16U divisions at the Bootleggers Duals in June. Kennedy Maynard, Harleigh Maynard, Kenleigh Estep and Brianna Muncy competed for the Combat Queens under coach Kenny Maynard. Estep led the team with a…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Lukas Mays
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lukas Mays is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Mays brought home hardware over the weekend after winning the 10U 60-pound championship at the Rumble in the Jungle in Chapmanville, West Virginia. The young wrestler stood out among a packed field that included high…
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Olympian Jim Gruenwald leads Martin County wrestling clinic
BY JASON JEWELL FOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County welcomed back a familiar and influential figure this past weekend as Olympian and Wheaton College Head Coach Jim Gruenwald returned for his second visit. After first coming to Martin County last year, Gruenwald has continued building strong relationships with local athletes and students. His return…
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Martin County wrestlers capture Adidas national titles
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INDEPENDENCE, Missouri — Two Martin County fifth-graders brought home national championships over the weekend, turning in dominant performances at Adidas Nationals in Independence, Missouri. Nolan Muncy won first place in the 135-pound division, and Colten Anderson captured first in the 100-pound division. With their victories, both wrestlers earned Adidas All-American…
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First State Bank Player of the Week: Lukas Mays
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lukas Mays is the First State Bank Player of the Week. Mays, of Martin County Wrestling, won the Kentucky USA Folkstyle State Championship in the 10U 56-pound division Saturday in Cecelia. He turned in an impressive run through the bracket. Mays opened with a pin in 57 seconds,…
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Mays wins state title, leads Martin County trio to podium at KYUSA Folkstyle
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CECILIA — Martin County Wrestling brought home a state champion, a runner-up finish and another podium placement Saturday at the Kentucky USA Folkstyle State Championship. Lukas Mays won the 10U 56-pound title, Colten Anderson finished second in the 14U 96-pound division and Nolan Muncy placed third at 14U 140. Mays captured…
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Jewell named Region 8 Most Outstanding Wrestler; Cards earn multiple All-Region honors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County wrestling placed a strong contingent on the Region 8 All-Region Team, with several Cardinals earning postseason honors for their performances during the 2025-26 season. Leading the way, eighth-grader Brody Jewell earned First Team All-Region honors and the Region 8 Most Outstanding Wrestler award, as voted by…
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First State Bank Player of the Week: Kenleigh Estep
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kenleigh Estep is the First State Bank Player of the Week. The Martin County seventh-grader made history Feb. 28 for Martin County High School. She became the first female wrestler from the county to place at the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Girls State Wrestling Championships. Competing at…
